Lusaka December 2009 Basic Needs and Nutrition Basket Report
Abstract
This survey was conducted on 31st December 2009 by the Social Conditions Programme of the Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection. Average prices were calculated on the basis of prices gathered from retail outlets at Northmead, Shoprite (Kafue Road), and City Market, Chawama, Chainda, Kabwata, Matero and schools, clinics/hospitals around Lusaka. The December Basic Needs Basket is approximately US$4593 based upon an average middle exchange rate of 4960 Kwacha per US$ at the end of December.